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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 445.01 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 445.01 and 191.60 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 445.01 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/445.01 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 445.01 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 85,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,263.92/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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